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Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Coire an Eich RouteScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glen BrittleGrade 1 Scramble
This route ascends via Coire an Eich, offering a straightforward scramble to the summit of Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top.
An Dorus RouteScrambling · 10km · from Glen BrittleGrade 2 Scramble
Approach via An Dorus, this route involves a more challenging scramble with some exposure.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 9km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Glen BrittleHiking
The South Ridge Route is a less technical hike, providing stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
Coire na Banachdich RouteHiking · 7km · 880 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Glen BrittleHiking
This is a popular hiking route through Coire na Banachdich, offering a scenic ascent.
Inaccessible Pinnacle TraverseScrambling · 12km · from Glen BrittleGrade 3 Scramble
This challenging route traverses the Inaccessible Pinnacle, requiring technical scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top today?
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top today (updated 18:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 64 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -5° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/5° | -3° | 51/64 | 96% |
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| Fri 30Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 54/68 | 75% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Marginal | 5°/0° | -3° | 13/16 | 65% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 15/18 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/2° | -3° | 25/31 | 6% |
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Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Mainly clear | Good | 3°/-2° | -6° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/0° | -3° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 53/66 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 51/63 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 942m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:50
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:56.
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About Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top is 942 m (3,091 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 280th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr na Banachdich (0.2 km), Sgurr Thormaid (0.3 km) and Sgurr Dearg - Cairn (0.8 km).
How high is Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top?
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top is 942 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top?
Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 64 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
